Re: Folders in the feature tree
Re: Folders in the feature tree
(OP)
Am I the only one bugged by this?
The ability to put parts in the feature tree into folders is a great leap forward IMHO because it allows me to organize my feature tree and shrink it down to a managable size.
What I don't like is the fact that everytime I rebuild, SW expands all the folders making me go down the list compacting them again. Is this the way it is intended to work? Another quirk that bugs me is the fact that if I select a part in the model window, it doesn't highlight in the feature tree if it is in a folder, even an expanded folder. It would make a lot more sense if it highlighted the folder and the part in the feature tree. That way if the folder is compacted you would know which one the part is in and could expand it and see the highlighted part. Seems logical to me, but it is not the way it works on my installation.
To all you VAR's out there, please make this issue a requested enhancement. If any body else is bugged by this, please back me up.
Thanks for listening to my vent,
Timelord
The ability to put parts in the feature tree into folders is a great leap forward IMHO because it allows me to organize my feature tree and shrink it down to a managable size.
What I don't like is the fact that everytime I rebuild, SW expands all the folders making me go down the list compacting them again. Is this the way it is intended to work? Another quirk that bugs me is the fact that if I select a part in the model window, it doesn't highlight in the feature tree if it is in a folder, even an expanded folder. It would make a lot more sense if it highlighted the folder and the part in the feature tree. That way if the folder is compacted you would know which one the part is in and could expand it and see the highlighted part. Seems logical to me, but it is not the way it works on my installation.
To all you VAR's out there, please make this issue a requested enhancement. If any body else is bugged by this, please back me up.
Thanks for listening to my vent,
Timelord






RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
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RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
I opened one of my parts that is organized with folders in SW2003 SP3.1 on Win2000. I don't have any of the problems you are describing. When I select a feature, the folder expands and the feature is highlighted. When I rebuild, the folders don't expand.
So, at least we know it's not a universal problem.
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
Thanks for the constructive feedback. I'll contact my VAR and see if he can figure out why it doesn't work like that for me.
Timelord
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
Talked to my VAR, seems I had complained about this to him months ago and I had forgotten about it (must be oldtimers disease). He is able to duplicate it on an intermittant basis (not intermittant for me) and he had submitted an SPR last time I talked to him. SPR# 155808 Predates last service pack, so it must be real low priority.
An everyday frustration for me!
Timelord
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
Been there done that, doesn't help! I have always used the traditional installer, never tried the Windows installer because of the other problems associated with it.
Timelord
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
See if that helps,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

3DVision Technologies
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
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RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
Ten Cntrl-Q's (closing folder in between) and it still expanded every time.
Besides what is the difference if you have to Contrl-Q or just close the folder? It's still an extra click.
Timelord
P.S. Any relation to Steve Baugh in Albuquerque?
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
A Ctrl-Q rebuilds everything from the top of the FM tree to the bottom. It works for me on folders and sub-assemblies in main assemblies that continue to expand in the FM. The way I understand this is, if there is a feature or part that requires a Rebuild, then it will expand the folder or sub-assembly to inform the user. When you do a CTRL-Q it rebuilds that feature or part of a sub-asesmbly from the top of the FM to the bottom. A CTRL-Q works better than a regular Rebuild. Clicking the rebuild icon only rebuilds that last feature.
It was worth a try for you since nothing else works...Did you have your VAR try it out on the SP4 or had SW try it out on SP4? I'm sure your VAR is using the Beta release of SW04, ask him to try it out there and see what the results are.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

3DVision Technologies
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
When in doubt, always check the help
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
P.S. Any relation to Steve Baugh in Albuquerque?
Not that I'm aware of but he could be a distane relative.
Cheers,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

3DVision Technologies
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
When in doubt, always check the help
RE: Re: Folders in the feature tree
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